The defendant's capacity to understand the criminal process, including the role of the participants in that process, is part of
A) legal definition of insanity
B) competency to stand trial
C) mental status at time of offense
D) the M'Naughten rule

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Competency to stand trial refers to the defendant's ability to understand the criminal process and participate in their own defense, which includes understanding the roles of the participants in that process.

The Defendant's Capacity to Understand the Criminal Process, Including the Role